Lyrics of
Hunger Strike

Hunger Strike was created during the recording sessions for the only album by Temple of the Dog, a band that was formed in tribute to Andrew Wood, the lead singer of Mother Love Bone who died from a heroin overdose. The song became famous for featuring a duet between Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder, who was just starting his career with Pearl Jam at the time. The lyrics discuss solidarity and the dilemma between personal need and social injustice.

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I don't mind stealing bread
From the mouths of decadence
But I can't feed on the powerless
When my cup's already overfilled
But it's on the table
The fire is cooking
And they're farming babies
While slaves are all working
Blood is on the table
And the mouths are choking
But I'm going hungry Yeah

I don't mind stealing bread
From the mouths of decadence
But I can't feed on the powerless
When my cup's already overfilled
But it's on the table
The fire is cooking
And they're farming babies
While slaves are working
And is on the table
And the mouths are choking

 But I'm going hungry
 (Going Hungry Yeah)
 I'm going hungry
 (Going Hungry Yeah)
 I'm going hungry
 (Going Hungry Yeah)
 I'm going hungry
 (Going Hungry Yeah)


 I'm going hungry
 (Going Hungry Yeah)
 I'm going hungry
 (Going Hungry Yeah)

Yeah I don't mind stealing bread
 (Ooh I don't mind)
No I don't mind stealing bread

 I'm going hungry
 (Going Hungry Yeah)
 I'm going hungry
 (Going Hungry Yeah)